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First Indian gastropub in the state opens in Boston's Fenway neighborhood
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last summer, it was reported that an Indian gastropub was planning to open in the Fenway section of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running. According to a message sent from the place, Don’t Tell Aunty is now open on Boylston Street, moving into a space...
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Twin Donuts in Allston is apparently closing
It looks like an iconic breakfast and lunch spot in Allston is closing after being in business for 70 years.
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New cat cafe opens in Lowell. Here's what you need to know
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new cat cafe has come to the local area. According to an article from the Lowell Sun, the Lazy Cat Lounge is now open in Lowell, moving into a space on Merrimack Street in the downtown area. The website for the business indicates that the place includes a gift shop, baked…
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This family-friendly restaurant north of Boston is shutting down
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A family-friendly restaurant north of Boston known in part for its fireplace is shutting down. According to an Andover News article, Tavern on 28 in Andover is getting ready to close its doors, with an Instagram post from the dining and drinking spot saying that it will shutter on March 9 ... -
New Italian restaurant opening in Boston's South End; Here's who's behind it
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a new Italian dining spot is on its way to Boston, and it appears to have a connection to a local restaurant group. According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com website, a new restaurant featuring “Italian-inspired hospitality” is on its way ... -
New coffee shop opening in Somerville's Ball Square
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new coffee shop is on its way to a Somerville neighborhood. Based on information from a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants along with the website for the business, Pound House is planning to open in Ball Square, moving into a space on Broadway. A sign out front...... -
Restaurateur, former Top Chef judge opening 2 new dining spots in Boston's Seaport
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Early last year, it was reported that a NYC-based restaurant group with a big name behind it was looking to bring a couple of dining spots to the Boston waterfront, and now we know more about the plans. According to an article in The Boston Globe, Danny Meyer is planning to open...
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New restaurant and cocktail bar opens in former Thirsty Scholar space in Somerville
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new restaurant and cocktail bar has opened in Somerville after being in the works for nearly a year, and it has moved into the space where an Irish pub had been. According to two sources along with a few Instagram stories from the place, Tall Order is now open in Somerville,…
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New restaurant announced for Lyrik Back Bay project over Mass. Pike
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year ago, it was reported that a new mixed-use project in Boston that will include a public plaza over the Mass. Pike will be home to several places for food and drink, and now we have learned of another restaurant on its way to the development. According to a press...
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Jersey Mike's Subs to open second Boston location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops is getting ready to open another location in the local area, and this will be its second within the Boston city limits–and its first in or near the downtown area. According to a source, Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to open in the cityR... -
Cisco Brewers plans to open a beer hall in Boston's Fenway: report
A local brewery may be opening a new location in Boston.
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Team behind several high-end Boston restaurants opening pizza spot in South End
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local hospitality group is going to be opening a Roman-style pizza spot in the South End of Boston. According to a post within the South End Community Board, Gary’s Pizza is planning to open on Washington Street, with Columbus Hospitality Group (Mistral, Sorellina, Mooo…, Ostra) b... -
Popular comfort food spot to open in former Zoe's space in Cambridge's Harvard Square
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a comfort food spot southwest of Boston is expanding to Cambridge, taking over the space where a diner that offered a mix of Greek and American fare had been. According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page as well as.... -
New cafe opens in the Porter Square section of Cambridge
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last spring, it was reported that a new cafe with a connection to a cooking school was in the works, and now we have learned that it is up and running. According to a source, CSCA Cafe is now open in Cambridge, moving into a space across from the Cambridge School of…
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Japanese test kitchen, NYC sports bar, new Anna's Taqueria coming to Greater Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between February 10, 2025, and February 16, 2025. Norinori Test Kitchen to Open in BrooklineThe people behind a sushi spot and an upcoming French-Japanese fusion restaurant will be opening a new eatery ... -
Boston Halal to open in former Blaze Pizza space near BU
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local trio of restaurants that feature NYC-style street food will soon be opening a fourth outlet, and this one will be replacing a location of a pizza spot that closed a bit more than a year ago. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook... -
Retro-style sports bar based in NYC expanding to Boston's Seaport District
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A retro-style sports bar that is based in Manhattan is making its way to the Boston waterfront. According to an article from Boston Magazine along with an earlier post from What Now Boston, Rocco’s Sports & Recreation is planning to open in the Seaport District, with an abutters meeti...